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WorksheetsYear 12 Sea Kayaking
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the front of a sea kayak called (one word, spell correctly)?
(a)
What is absolute risk?
The amount of risk we can't control and is always there
The level of risk if we do nothing to protect ourselves
The risk that must be there to make sure we learn something
Our own individual opinion of risk in an activity
What is the definition of risk?
The potential to lose something of value
The potential to be physically or emotionally hurt
The potential to be seriously injured
Be prepared to do something crazy for a great outcome
What is this, and what does it do?
Inflater, that pumps up the kayak for buoyancy
Pump to inflate damaged kayaks
Bilge pump, that removes water from kayak cockpits
Bike pump for mountain bike tyles
What is this?
GPS unit
Emergency cellphone
Pager
Personal locator beacon
Are sea kayaks longer and thinner than river kayaks, or shorter and wider?
Longer and thinner
Shorter and wider
Three blasts on the whistle by the leader means what in kayaking (one word, check spelling)
(a)
If you are performing a controlled turn to the left when paddling backwards, which is the correct technique to use?
Paddle left, push left (on rudder pedal)
Paddle right, push right (on rudder pedal)
Paddle left, push right (on rudder pedal)
Paddle right, push left (on rudder pedal)
Why are sea kayak paddles 'feathered' - ie the blades/paddles are at different angles?
To allow for more power in the water
To ensure the wind doesn't affect their use as much
For easier paddling technique
To make the paddles lighter
Why do we use helmets in sea kayaking (click all that apply)?
To be seen with its bright colours
For protection against submerged objects
In case our kayak partner hits us with the paddle
To protect us against the sun
Why is sunburn a major issue in sea kayaking (click all that apply)?
The UV light reflects off the water and has more chance of burning us
It can drain us of energy and leave us unable to focus or paddle effectively
It isn't
It could dehydrate us
The decklines are the bungy cord looking pieces of equipment on the deck of a kayak. What are they used for?
Storing paddles for entry and rescues
A place to clip your lifejacket, clothing etc for a long trip
A place to hang a bag from
For holding onto when you have fallen out of your kayak
Who risked tumbling down Mr Wedlake's list of favourite students by asking (politely, mind you) if they could jump in the farm excrement infested Piako River without a life jacket on?
Jonty
Astrid
Tana
Josh
Click all the ways in which you would know a buoyancy vest/life jacket does not fit you properly?
It does not allow for full range of motion with your shoulders/arms
When pulled up, it is able to be raised over your head
It feels tight
When the leader of a kayak group blows one whistle and raises their paddle straight above their head, what does this mean?
Stop exactly where you are and stay there until further instruction
Look up and paddle to where the leader is
There is an emergency - get to land
Indicate to the leader that you are OK, and if so keep paddling
